Hand‐held Dynamometer Positioning Impacts Discomfort During Quadriceps Strength Testing: A Validity and Reliability Study

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy

Terry L. Grindstaff¹  Ryan S. Sweeney¹  Marcus R. Palimenio¹  Evan M. Hansen¹  Caitlyn N. McCartney¹ 

[1] Department of Physical Therapy, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, USA

关键词: knee extension;    muscle;    quadriceps;    torque;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: American Physical Therapy Association

【 摘 要 】

A belt‐stabilized hand‐held dynamometer (HHD) offers the ability to quantify quadriceps muscle strength in a clinical environment, but a limitation is participant discomfort at the interface between the HHD and the tibia. The purpose of this study was to quantify the level of discomfort associated with a modified belt‐stabilized HHD configuration compared to a standard belt‐stabilized configuration and an isokinetic dynamometer. The secondary purpose of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of a modified configuration used to measure quadriceps strength compared to the “gold‐standard” isokinetic dynamometer.

【 授权许可】

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